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Color Scheme 2nd July 2005

Computer Graphics & Design 1 Faculty of Information and Communication Technology Silpakorn University, Thailand

Dr.Surapong Lertsithichai, Ph.D. Faculty of Architecture, Silpakorn University Pongpan Suriyapat IT University of Göteborg, Sweden

6 Color Scheme Utilize combination of colors and mixing of colors to create compositional effects in a design Related Schemes (harmonious) - Monochromatic - Analogous Contrasting Schemes (different) - Complementary - Split Complementary - Triadic Discordant Schemes (conflict) - Double Complement - Alternate Complement - Tetrad

6 Related Schemes Monochromatic - This color scheme uses a single hue (example: blue and its varying tints and shades)

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6 Related Schemes Analogous - This scheme uses adjacent hues (example: red, red-orange, and red-violet) Often found in nature, usually feels harmonious

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6 Contrasting Schemes Complementary - two hues opposite each other on the color wheel (example: red and green) - Provides highest possible color contrast and stability

6 Contrasting Schemes Complementary - When used together, makes each color seem brighter, more intense, and sets off a visual excitement - Good for a highlight color or an emphasis - Using lighter shades of complementary colors can recreate a glow of light and color vibrancy

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6 Contrasting Schemes Split Complementary – three colors: any hue and the two adjacent to its complement (example: red, yellow-green, and blue-green)

6 Contrasting Schemes Split Complementary - Split complementary can give an image a high degree of contrast while retaining a greater harmony than the use of the direct complementary

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6 Contrasting Schemes Triadic - three colors that are evenly spaced from each other (example: red, yellow, and blue) - Provides a very balanced color scheme

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6 Discordant Schemes Double complement - This color scheme uses two pairs of complements (example: yellow and violet, blue and orange)

6 Discordant Schemes Alternate complement - This scheme uses four colors: a triad and a complement to one of the hues (example: red, yellow, blue and violet)

6 Discordant Schemes Tetrad - This scheme uses four colors evenly spaced on the color wheel (example: red, green, yellow-orange, and blue-violet)

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6 Color Compositions Spatial Effect Balance Unity Emphasis

6 Spatial Effects Lighter hues with maximum saturation (yellow, orange) appear larger than darker hues w/ max. saturation (blue, purple)

6 Spatial Effects A light color on a dark background appears to expand, a dark color on a light background appears to be constricted and smaller

6 Spatial Effects Colors tend to appear darker on a light background than on a dark background Cool colors appear to be distant, warm colors appear to be closer

6 Spatial Effects An object with a solid color appears larger than one that is broken up or incomplete

6 Balance Highly saturated colors draw more attention therefore carry more weight than less saturated colors

6 Balance Combination of multiple hues appears heavier than a single hue

6 Unity Use analogous colors or non-contrasting hues Mix complement color, neutral gray, tint or shade Add a common hue to every color in composition Repetition, set of colors, cool/ warm colors

6 Emphasis Use contrast techniques - Hue, value and saturation Use complementary colors

6 Studio Work Complementary Color Scheme Analogous Color Scheme Double Complementary Color Scheme Feeling : Depth Feeling : Playful Feeling : Exhausted